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UT Dallas UNT Texas Tech UT Arlington UT Austin UTSA Texas A&M Texas State University of Missouri-Kansas City LSU Rice HBU| Wichita State University | University of Houston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WSU | UH | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,216 | 46,700 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #700 | #452 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wichita.edu | uh.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | UH | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,848 | $8,685 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,208 | $20,877 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,610 | $10,418 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,553 | $14,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,110 | $11,457 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 75% |
Admission |
WSU | UH | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,899 | 29,783 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 19,728 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 28.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 953/1260 | 1160/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 31, 2025 |
Academics |
WSU | UH | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | UH | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $204 |
Diversity |
WSU | UH | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
WSU | UH | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 3% | ||
Campus |
WSU | UH | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Houston is larger than than WSU based on total student enrollment (46,700 students vs. 16,216 students)
WSU vs. UH Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or UH?
- University of Houston is 26.8% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($8,685.00 vs. $6,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.8% higher at UH than Wichita State University ($20,877.00 vs. $16,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wichita State University than UH ($13,553 vs. $14,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston are 21% lower than costs at Wichita State University ($10,418 vs. $12,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wichita State University than University of Houston (79% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston students is 61.1% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($11,457 vs. $7,110)
WSU vs. UH Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or UH? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UH or WSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Houston (1154) is 65 points higher than at WSU (1089)
- Incoming UH students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at WSU (24)
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at UH (3.46)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than UH (66.2%)
WSU vs. UH Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU or UH? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between UH and WSU.
- The graduation rate at UH is higher than Wichita State University (46% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of Houston earn on average $15,200 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $43,800)
- University of Houston students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than WSU graduates. ($19,750 vs. $20,500)
- UH graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than WSU graduates. ($204 vs. $211)
- More UH graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/